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As a Consor teammate, you’ll join a collaborative network of water and transportation experts dedicated to supporting clients through the entire project lifecycle. You’ll have access to the resources of a large consulting firm while experiencing the community feel of a local team. Grow your career by working on impactful projects that shape inspiring communities—and expand your potential along the way.

  • Temporary Full-Time
  • Onsite
  • 4+ Years Experience

What Your Day Will Look Like:



As a Residential Home Construction Inspector, you will oversee on‑site construction activities for residential home‑building projects to ensure all work meets approved plans, specifications, building codes, and contract requirements. Your responsibilities include inspecting materials and workmanship, monitoring progress on foundations, framing, utility installations, drainage features, and other key residential construction elements.


You will perform and document field measurements, verify contractor production and installation quantities, and track daily activities to support accurate project reporting. Working closely with the contractor’s site superintendent and relevant agency personnel, you will help coordinate inspection schedules and construction phases to maintain compliance and project efficiency.

This is a temporary position (40 hours per week) expected to last 4 months.  Compensation is $50-$60 per hour plus milage reimbursement.


What You'll Do:


  • Conduct on‑site inspections of residential construction activities, including foundations, framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and drainage to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and building codes.
  • Monitor and document daily progress, including contractor work activities, materials used, and installation quality, while reporting any deficiencies or safety concerns.
  • Perform field measurements and verify quantities of installed work to support progress tracking, billing accuracy, and project closeout documentation.
  • Coordinate inspection schedules with the contractor’s superintendent, subcontractors, and agency personnel to ensure timely review of construction milestones.
  • Maintain thorough project records, including inspection reports, photos, and compliance documentation, contributing to final project packages and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Need:


  • HS Diploma or equivalent.
  • Relevant residential single or multi-family construction inspection experience.
  • Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

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What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

How Your Career Will Grow:
We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it's often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You’ll Love Consor:
You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here to learn more about Consor.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace
Consor fosters a workplace where teammates and job candidates are treated with dignity, and where different perspectives and life experiences are recognized as strengths. We are committed to fair employment practices that create access to meaningful opportunities for all, while upholding all applicable local, state, and federal laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Consor actively maintains an affirmative action program across our offices and worksites to support broader participation and representation.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at (786) 275-7370. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at (786) 275-7370.

Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact careers@consoreng.com.

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  • Adaptable
  • Communicator
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Problem Solver
  • Motivated
  • Passionate

What Makes Us Consor

  • Commitment to Our Communities

    Commitment to Our Communities

    To move communities forward, we extend our reach beyond our teammates and consultant and client partners. Our teammates take care of the places we live and the people we share them with by giving back and delivering innovative infrastructure solutions built to last.

  • Collaboration That Drives Growth

    Collaboration That Drives Growth

    At Consor, you’ll be part of a team that values diverse perspectives and continuous development. Through mentorship, equitable career progression, STEM outreach, and collaborative project teams, you’ll have the support to grow and make a difference to make an impact.

  • Values That Define Us

    Values That Define Us

    Integrity, grit, and collaboration guide everything we do. You'll work with teammates who support one another, celebrate achievements, and tackle challenges together.

  • Expertise That Scales

    Expertise That Scales

    With a deep bench of experts across North America, our team works hand-in-hand with public agencies to enhance infrastructure at every scale. No matter the challenge, you’ll collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative, lasting solutions.

Career Path

Career growth isn't always linear or streamlined. At Consor, you'll get the support and resources to grow, adapt, and explore opportunities along your customized career journey. Here are some examples of potential career paths you could take at Consor:

  • Engineering Track
    Construction Services Track
  • Graduate Engineer / Engineering Designer
    Inspector
  • Professional Engineer / Planner / Scientist
    Senior Inspector
  • Senior Engineer / Planner / Scientist
    Assistant Construction PM
  • Project Manager
    Construction PM
  • Group Manager
  • Principal Engineer / Planner / Scientist / PM
  • Technical Principal
    Area BD Lead
    Area Principal
  • Technical Practice Manager
    BD Manager
    District Manager / Director
  • Technical Director
    BD Director
    Region Director / Principal Director
  • Executive Director

Our Benefits

Because our team members are dedicated to going above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities, we take care of them by providing top-notch benefits!

Work-Life Fit

  • Industry-competitive paid time off
  • Nine paid holidays (US) and ten paid holidays (Canada)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Hybrid and remote work options
  • Paid parental leave
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Wellness

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Fitness/wellness reimbursement
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Career Development

  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid professional training
  • Major license achievement bonus
  • Extensive on-demand learning centre
  • Paid professional memberships
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Consor is different from other companies because they care about their people and are willing to make changes to continue to evolve. I genuinely enjoy the people I work with and I believe these personal relationships help us greatly in the field where we spend many hours together in various situations. My favorite part of working at Consor is the flexibility I have in my schedule. I am able to work in the field and the office, and I am also able to flex my hours to allow for a good work life balance.

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